Storm warning cancelled for northern Cooks

The gale warning previously in force for the northern Cook Islands of Manahiki, Penrhyn and Rakahanga has now been cancelled but a strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of the northern Cook Islands.

The Fiji Met Service says a tropical depression which has been around the northern group for the last few days is slowly moving away to the east.

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It says the islands should still expect strong north to northwest winds, heavy rain, squally thunderstorms and high seas.